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    Gang Initiations, My Way, and the KKK

    Stories from beloved author Malcolm Gladwell about a wedding prank gone horribly wrong; an African-American home care attendant caring for a dying Klansman; and a miracle survivor of a gang initiation.

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    Jun 22, 2014 • 1 min read

    Beloved author Malcolm Gladwell (Outliers, Blink, The Tipping Point) shares a wedding prank gone horribly wrong; Stephanie Summerville recalls being an African-American home care attendant caring for a dying Klansman; and Ed Gavagan (pictured) talks about being a miracle survivor of a gang initiation. The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns hosts.

    Note: Some stories are emotionally intense and not for children.

    Learn more or listen again to this week's episode, which originally aired in April, 2009.

    Banner Image: Ed Gavagan

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